Formosa 44
5 / 99 - score 89%
The Formosa 44 is a 42.68ft masthead sloop designed by Ron Amy and built in fiberglass by Formosa Boat Building Co. Ltd. since 1983.
The Formosa 44 is a heavy sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is excellent. There is an excellent water supply range.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features
Model | Formosa 44 | ||
Length | 42.68 ft | ||
Beam | 12.96 ft | ||
Draft | 6.33 ft | ||
Country | Taiwan (Asia) | ||
Estimated price | $ 101260 |
Ratios 86%
Sail area / displ. | 17.20 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 28.85 % | ||
Displ. / length | 345.02 | ||
Comfort ratio | 47.05 (86%) | the closest to 47.73 | |
Capsize | 1.59 |
Hull 93%
Hull type | Monohull long keel | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 35.56 ft (93%) | the closest to 35.33 ft | |
Maximum draft | 6.33 ft | ||
Displacement | 34810.95 lbs | ||
Ballast | 10031.02 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 7.99 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 1140.97 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
I | 0 ft | ?? | |
J | 0 ft | ?? | |
P | 0 ft | ?? | |
E | 0 ft | ?? |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 80 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 300 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 237 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
Builder | Formosa Boat Building Co. Ltd. | ||
Designer | Ron Amy | ||
First built | 1983 | ||
Last built | 0 | ?? | |
Number built | 0 | ?? |